Hija River

Hotel is located about 15 min walking distance from the main street, food location, ferry terminal. Our room was premium so it was larger than usual with more space but rugs and couch were stained, no coffee or tea at the room. Cleaning room is over 3 nights stay but they provide clean towels whenever you need them. Staff ifs friendly but you have to ask for everything . Hotel provides free shuttle to the airport but you have to let front desk know about this ahead and it’s still not guaranteed, we were lucky. There is no stair evacuation access open , it’s locked! Sometimes you have to wait longer for an elevator. Overall good stay.

We stayed at Okinawa Kariyushi Resort Exes Naha and overall had a very good experience. The hotel can be a bit tricky to find at first, as the entrance is somewhat hidden and it’s commonly referred to simply as “Exes,” while “Kariyushi” is actually the name of the area. Once you locate it, though, the location is quite convenient—about 20 minutes from the airport by monorail or taxi, and roughly a five-minute walk to the central activity area of Naha. The hotel features a nice open-air swimming pool on the second floor and a gym on an upper floor. We stayed in a two-bedroom unit with three queen beds, which were on the firmer side but comfortable. The room was clean, spacious, and well maintained. The bathroom was also large and came with a good selection of amenities. One small drawback was that the TV only offered local Japanese channels—but honestly, we didn’t come to Okinawa to watch TV. There was a minor issue with a stained chair in the room, but aside from that, everything was in good condition and clean. Being located in downtown Naha means you’re close to shops, restaurants, and nightlife. However, most of Okinawa’s major attractions—like Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium or American Village—are quite far (about 2 hours) from the city. You’ll need either public transportation or a rental car to reach them. Overall, I would recommend this hotel, especially if you want to stay in the heart of Naha while exploring Okinawa.

Breakfast menu was ok, and the facility was well maintained. The room was small, but had a large bed. Parking was extremely expensive and the hotel was located in a red light district.